‘I don’t want it anymore than you do but I am saying to you we have to face reality in the face,’ former Ukip leader tells crowd Original source: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-nigel-farage-second-referendum-final-say-leave-means-leave-rally-london-a8733756.html

In the past few weeks, parliamentary Brexit procedures have moved into a state of high anxiety. In this blog, Graham Harrison (University of Sheffield) asks what remains of Remain and what’s left of Leave. He doubts that there will be a second referendum. But if there is, one should assess not only the politics of leaving … Read moreLong read: What remains of Remain and what’s left of Leave?

‘The Government is not in control of this,’ chancellor admits Original source: http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/brexit-no-deal-philip-hammond-article-50-leaked-phone-call-business-leaders-a8731891.html

This week I spoke to the MP for Dover and Deal, Charlie Elphicke, to discuss what Theresa May should do now after her Withdrawal Agreement suffered a crushing defeat in the House of Commons. You can subscribe to our latest podcasts on iTunes and Soundcloud. The post Podcast: What should Theresa May do now? appeared first on BrexitCentral. … Read morePodcast: What should Theresa May do now?

Counterfactual thinking is one of the ways people respond to unwelcome news. Fuschia Sirois (University of Sheffield) describes the coping mechanisms by which Remain voters sought to deal with the referendum result. ‘If only’ thinking – for example, at the thought of a second vote – tended to make them more unhappy, while focussing on … Read moreBelieving in a just world helped some Remain voters deal with Brexit